1.24 cts, Drop Shape Tourmaline Rubellite Pair
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Drop shape tourmaline rubellite pair sku186 Weight: 1.24 ct Size: 6.3x4.4x3.1 mm Color: Pink Cut shape: Drop Place of extraction: Nigeria. Certificate from any lab is available, Pl...
Tourmaline
A Pear-Shaped Rubellite of 3.18 Carat
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
This 3.18-carat rubellite features a rich, lively tone with excellent saturation. The pear shape enhances its natural brilliance while creating a graceful, elongated silhouette. A we...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
Natural Pink Rubellite Gemstone 9.70 carats / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Identification: Natural Rubellite 9.70 carats Carat: 9.70 carats Shape: Oval Measurements: 16.19 x 12.01 x 7.45 mm Cut: Brilliant/Step Color: Red Clarity: very eye clean Discover ...
Rubelite
Natural Pink Rubellite Gemstone 3.70 carats / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Identification: Natural Rubellite 3.70 carats Carat: 3.70 carats Shape: Marquise Measurements: 15.08 x 7.7 mm Cut: Brilliant/Step Color: Pink Clarity: very eye clean Introducing a ...
Rubelite
Natural Pink Rubellite Gemstone 5.60 carats / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Identification: Natural Rubellite 5.60 carats Carat: 5.60 carats Shape: Radiant Measurements: 15 x 8.4 x 5.12 mm Cut: Brilliant/Step Color: Pink Clarity: very eye clean Presenting...
Rubelite
Natural Pink Rubellite Gemstone 3.85 carats / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Identification: Natural Rubellite 3.85 carats Carat: 3.85 carats Shape: Pear Shape Measurements: 14.7 x 8 mm Cut: Brilliant/Step Color: Pink Clarity: very eye clean Presenting a...
Rubelite
Natural Pink Rubellite Gemstone 6.01 carats / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Identification: Natural Rubellite 6.01 carats Carat: 6.01 carats Shape: Pear Measurements: 15.9 x 10.3 x 6.0 mm Cut: Brilliant/Step Color: Pink Clarity: very eye clean Behold a...
Rubelite
Natural Pink Rubellite Gemstone 5.53 carats / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Identification: Natural Rubellite 5.53 carats Carat: 5.53 carats Shape: Pear Shape Measurements: 14.7 x 9.9 x 6.7 mm Cut: Brilliant/Step Color: Pink Clarity: very eye clean Int...
Rubelite
Natural Pink Rubellite Gemstone 4.88 carats / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Identification: Natural Rubellite 4.88 carats Carat: 4.88 carats Shape: Rectangle Measurements: 9.9 x 8.7 x 6.1 mm Cut: Brilliant/Step Color: Pink Clarity: very eye clean Introdu...
Rubelite
Rubellite Tourmaline 4.50ct Cushion Cut Gemstone, Afghanistan Origin
By Gilt Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rubellite Tourmaline Weight: 4.50 Carat Dimension : 11.6 x 8.8 x 5.5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Colour: Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a...
Tourmaline, Other
Tourmaline Rubellite 7.53ct natural gemstone, Oval, Mozambique, GFCO certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Tourmaline Loose gemstone GFCO laboratory certified Gemstone Color: VIVID Pink-Purple/ Purple-pink Gemstone Type: Tourmaline Rubellite Gemstone size: 13.80x11.43x7.48 mm Cut...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Faceted 2.10ct Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Gemstone, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rubellite Tourmaline Weight: 2.10 Carat Dimension: 9 x 6.9 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a captivatin...
Tourmaline, Rubelite
$320Sale Price|20% Off
3.20 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Gemstone from Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rubellite Tourmaline Weight: 3.20 Carat Dimension: 10.2 x 9.5 x 5.2 Mm Colour: Maroon Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a capti...
Tourmaline, Rubelite
$800Sale Price|20% Off
0.98 Carat Natural Umba River Vivid Pink Rubellite Tourmaline
Located in Hua Hin, TH
A wonderful Rubellite Tourmaline with an intense pink color from the famous Umba River located in the great African nation, Tanzania. ID #: TRMC282 Weight: 0.98 Carats Shape: Oval C...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
2.15 Carat Stunning Faceted Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rubellite Tourmaline Weight: 2.15 Carat Dimension: 8.7 x 7 x 5.1 Mm Colour: Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a captivatin...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.85 Carat Excellent Faceted Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rubellite Tourmaline Weight: 2.85 Carat Dimension: 9.9 x 7.9 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Maroon Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Oval Tourmaline is a captivatin...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
By Gilt Gems 2.40ct Square Cut Rubellite Tourmaline, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rubellite Tourmaline Weight: 2.40 Carat Dimension: 7.4 x 7.4 x 6.4 Mm Colour: Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Square Tourmaline is a captivati...
Tourmaline, Rubelite
10.69 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
10.69 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 10.69 Carats Shape - Cushion cut Size - 13.5x13.5x8.15 MM ...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
6.28 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Cut stone For Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
6.28 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Cut stone For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 6.28 Carats Shape - Pear cut Size - 16x10x6.5 MM Pieces -
Rubelite, Tourmaline
21.50 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
21.50 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 21.50 Carats Shape - Oval cut Size - 21x17.5x9 MM Pieces - 1
Rubelite, Tourmaline
14.47 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Round Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
14.47 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Round Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 14.47 Carats Shape - Round cut Size - 15.5x9.5 MM Pieces - 1
Rubelite, Tourmaline
30.00 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Carved Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
30.00 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Carved Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 30.00 Carats Shape - carved trillion Size -20x20x12 MM Piece...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
4.31 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
4.31 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 4.31 Carats Shape - Cushion cut Size - 11x11x5.5 MM Pieces - 1
Rubelite, Tourmaline
1.8 cts Pear Shape Rubellite Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewelry 9 mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Rubellite Tourmaline Weight 1.85 carats Dimension 9.3 x 7.8 x 4.8 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment Standard Heated accepted in trade Shape and Cut Pear ...
Rubelite
79.94 Carats Rubellite Drops Layout Top Quality Tourmaline Natural gemstones
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Rubellite Layout Top Quality Tourmaline Drops Cut stone Natural gem Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 79.94 Ct Size - 4x6 To 9x15 MM Pieces - 27
Rubelite, Tourmaline
23.97 Carats Top Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Cabochon Sugarloaf Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
This is a one of a kind of rubellite tourmaline. Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 23.97 Ct Size - 15.4x13.14 MM Piece - 1
Rubelite, Tourmaline
11.93 Carats Top Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cabochon Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
This is a one of a kind of rubellite tourmaline with vivid color tone. Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 11.93 Ct Size - 16.24x11.50 MM Piece - 1
Rubelite, Tourmaline
13.95 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
13.95 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 13.95 Carats Shape - Cushion Size - 16.5x13x9 MM Pieces - 1
Rubelite, Tourmaline
14.40 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
14.40 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 14.40 Carats Shape - Cushion Size - 15.5x12x11 MM Pieces - 1
Rubelite, Tourmaline
3.22 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.22 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 3.22 Carats Shape - Oval Size - 9.5x5 MM Pieces - 1
Tourmaline, Rubelite
17.88 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
17.88 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 17.88 Carats Shape - Cushion Size - 13x12x8-12x12.5x8 MM Pi...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
12.97 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
12.97 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 12.97 Carats Shape - Pear Size - 14x11-14x12 MM Pieces - 2
Rubelite, Tourmaline
17.65 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
17.65 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 17.65 Carats Shape - Cushion Size - 10.5-12 MM Pieces - 2
Rubelite, Tourmaline
7.74 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline CUshion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
7.74 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline CUshion Cut stone For Jewelry Natural gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 7.74 Carats Shape - Cushion Size - 6x7.5-10.5x9 MM Pieces - 3
Rubelite, Tourmaline
15.39 Carats Rubellite Cushion Cut Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
15.39 Carats Rubellite Cushion Cut Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Weight - 15.39 Carats Shape - Cushion cut Size - 12.5x18 MM Pieces - 1
Rubelite, Tourmaline
13.65 Carats Rubellite Cushion Cut Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
13.65 Carats Rubellite Cushion Cut Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Weight - 13.65 Carats Shape - Cushion cut Size - 13.7x13.7x10.5 MM Pieces - 1
Rubelite, Tourmaline
1.80 CRTs Teardrop Shape Rubellite Tourmaline Vivid Red Color Gemstone 9mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.80 carats Dimension 9.3*7.8*4.7 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment Minor standard heat Shape and Cut Teardrop Transparency Transparen...
Tourmaline
11.61 Carats Rubellite Cushion Cut Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
11.61 Carats Rubellite Cushion Cut Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Weight - 11.61 Carats Shape - Cushion cut Size - 15x12.5x8.3 MM Pieces - 1
Rubelite, Tourmaline
42.65 Carats Rubellite Cut stone Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
42.65 Carats Rubellite Cut stone Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Weight - 42.65 Carats Shape - Mix cut Size - 6x7-8x13.5 MM Pieces - 20
Tourmaline, Rubelite
7.38 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut Stone For Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
7.38 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut Stone For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 7.38 Carats Shape - Oval Size - 10.5x14x7.5 MM Pieces - 1
Tourmaline
5.45 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Heart Cut Stone For Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
5.45 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Heart Cut Stone For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 5.45 Carats Shape - Heart Size - 11.4x11x7.5 MM Pieces - 1
Tourmaline
ALGT Certified 10.25 Carat Natural Tourmaline Deep/Dark Purplish Red Rubellite
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered beautiful 10.25 carat Deep/Dark Purplish Red Tourmaline Rubellite. ALGT certificate is available. Weight: 10.25 Carats Shape: cushion mixed cut Gem Dimensions: 15.72 x 13.5...
Tourmaline
82.60 carat rubellite tourmaline plain drops layout for jewelry natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
82.60 carat rubellite tourmaline plain drops layout for jewelry natural gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 82.60 Ct Size - 3x5 to 7x11 MM Pieces - 50
Rubelite, Tourmaline
48.78 Carats Top Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion 2 Pieces Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 48.78 Ct Size - 13X16 To 13x15 MM Piece - 2 Shape - Cushion
Rubelite, Tourmaline
92.86 Carats Top Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Cabochon 4 Pieces Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 92.86 Ct Size - 10x12.5 To 18x23 MM Piece - 4 Shape - Cabochon
Rubelite, Tourmaline
6.91 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Octa Faceted Cut stone Top Quality Natural gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
6.91 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Octa Faceted Cut stone Top Quality Natural gem Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - .6.91 Carats Shape - Octa Size - 14x12x5 MM Pieces - 1
Tourmaline
3.64 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Octa Faceted Cut stone Top Quality Natural gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.64 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Octa Faceted Cut stone Top Quality Natural gem Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 3.64 Carats Shape - Octa Size - 9x9.5x5.5 MM Pieces - 1
Tourmaline
4.16 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Octa Faceted Cut stone Top Quality Natural gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
4.16 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Octa Faceted Cut stone Top Quality Natural gem Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 4.16 Carats Shape - Octa Size - 10x9.5x5 MM Pieces - 1
Tourmaline
14.03 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Cut Stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
14.03 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Cut Stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 14.03 Carats Shape - Pear Size - 22x14x7 MM Pieces - 1
Rubelite, Tourmaline
8.50 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Octa Cut Stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
8.50 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Octa Cut Stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 8.50 Carats Shape - Octa Size - 16x10x6 MM Pieces - 1
Tourmaline, Rubelite
25.21 Carats Top Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Cabochon 3 Pieces Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 25.21 Ct Size - 9.5 To 16x11 MM Piece - 3 Shape - Cabochon & Round
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Neon Pink Tourmaline Cushion Cut -Vivid Hot Pink Rubellite Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
This loose pink tourmaline gemstone is ideal for creating high-end engagement rings, cocktail rings, statement rings, pendants, or bespoke designer jewelry.
Tourmaline
$26,080Sale Price|20% Off
81.50 Carats Rubellite Layout Oval Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
81.50 Carats Rubellite Layout Oval Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 81.50 Ct Size - 6.5x8 To 8x10 MM Pieces - 34 Shape - Oval
Rubelite, Tourmaline
57.50 Carats Rubellite Layout Oval Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
57.50 Carats Rubellite Layout Oval Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 57.50 Ct Size - 6x6.5 To 7x7.5 MM Pieces - 36 Shape - Oval
Rubelite, Tourmaline
62.30 Carats Rubellite Layout Oval Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
62.30 Carats Rubellite Layout Oval Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 62.30 Ct Size - 7x7.5 To 7x8.5 MM Pieces - 32 Shape - Oval
Rubelite, Tourmaline
73.00 Carats Rubellite Layout Pear Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
73.00 Carats Rubellite Layout Pear Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 73.00 Ct Size - 9x7 To 12x10 MM Pieces - 39 Shape - Pear
Rubelite, Tourmaline
6.09 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Faceted Cut stone Top Quality Natural gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
6.09 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Faceted Cut stone Top Quality Natural gem Gemstone - Tourmaline Weight - 6.09 Carats Shape - oval Size - 12.5x9x7 MM Pieces - 1
Tourmaline
5.89 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Round Faceted Cut stone Top Quality Natural gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
5.89 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Round Faceted Cut stone Top Quality Natural gem Gemstone - Tourmaline Weight - 5.89 Carats Shape - round Size - 10x8.5 MM Pieces - 1
Tourmaline
7.56 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Octagon Cut Stone For Fine Jewelry Natural gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
7.56 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Octagon Cut Stone For Fine Jewelry Natural gem Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 7.56 carats Size - 12x9x7.5 MM Quantity - 1 Piece
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
6.10 carats natural red rubellite tourmaline kite cut stone for jewelry gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
6.10 carats natural red rubellite tourmaline kite cut stone for jewelry gemstone Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 6.10 carats Size - 16.5x11.5x7 MM Color - Red Piece - 1 Sha...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
Very few gems dazzle quite in the manner that tourmaline does — vintage and antique tourmaline jewelry is a showstopper, and you can blame this on its wide range of spectacular colors. In fact, when Dutch traders brought stones back home from Sri Lanka that they couldn't identify, they called them "toramalli," a Sinhalese term for "mixed gems."
If you could transform the ocean to a gem, this is what it would look like: a clear, translucent azure, bordering on turquoise, hypnotizing in its depth and sparkling in the sun.
There is, in fact, such a stone, although it comes from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraíba, Brazil, and not from the oceans along its coast. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraíba tourmaline, a kind of tourmaline discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraíba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Fans of the gem are said to include singer Taylor Swift and actress Zooey Deschanel, as well as some of the finest jewelers.
“No other stone can have a color as magnetic and captivating as Paraíba tourmaline,” says Vania Leles of VanLeles Diamonds, who combines the stone with diamonds and other gems in several of her designs.
You don't have to stop at Paraíba tourmaline jewelry — on 1stDibs, find the most extraordinary antique and vintage tourmaline rings, tourmaline and diamond earrings and other accessories.
Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry?
Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.
If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.
Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.
There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.
Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.
Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”
Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)
If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.
Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.
Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.